PENGUATAN LITERASI POLITIK BAGI PEREMPUAN MUDA UNTUK MENDORONG KETERWAKILAN GENDER DALAM POLITIK LOKAL
Keywords:
political literacy, young Papuan women, gender representation, political participation, local politics, women's empowermentAbstract
Women's participation and representation in politics are important indicators of achieving an inclusive and gender-equitable democracy. However, young Papuan women continue to face various barriers in local politics, including low levels of political literacy, deeply rooted patriarchal cultural norms, limited access to political education, and minimal involvement in public decision-making processes. Data from the Papua Provincial Central Statistics Agency (BPS) indicate that the Gender Empowerment Index (GEI) still reflects disparities in women's participation in strategic sectors, including politics and leadership. This Community Service Program (PkM) aims to enhance the political literacy of young Papuan women in order to promote gender representation in local politics. The program was implemented through three stages: preparation, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. The methods employed included political education, leadership training,
focus group discussions (FGDs), political simulations, and participant mentoring. The results of the program demonstrate an improvement in participants' understanding of democracy, women's political rights, local political systems, and the importance of gender representation. In addition, participants became more confident in expressing their aspirations, engaging in public forums, and developing leadership and advocacy skills. This program contributes to strengthening the political
literacy of young Papuan women and encouraging their active involvement in democratic processes and regional development.
Keywords: political literacy, young Papuan women, gender representation, political participation, local politics, women's empowerment.
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